Mythology Print page 4, 13, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 32 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJCm8W5RZes

Why study mythology? Many great works of literature refer back to Greek mythology Helps understand everyday language That’s my Achille’s heel You’ve just opened Pandora’s box Mythology ties to history, art, literature, and can help us analyze our modern culture

Why study mythology? Mythology gives us insight into culture and beliefs It explains where many different ideas have come from

Types of Myths Pourquoi Tales Myths to Explain a Natural Phenomenon Explains WHY Myths to Explain a Natural Phenomenon

the Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece

Mount Olympus Mount Olympus is a real mountain in the north of Greece. According the Greeks, Mount Olympus had a gate made of clouds, guarded by the four seasons (goddesses in their own right). Each god and goddess had his or her own house or dwelling place, but they all called Mount Olympus “home.” The Olympian gods consist of Zeus, his brothers and sisters, and some of his children. As you read about the Olympian gods, enter the information into your Olympian Gods Chart. The Greeks and Romans shared mythology, so most gods will have two names.

MOUNT OLYMPUS Home of the Gods Originally Thought to be a Real Mountain Finally Came to be Thought of as a Floating Mountain in the Sky

ZEUS (Roman Name: Jupiter) Supreme Ruler of the Gods His weapon was the mighty THUNDERBOLT© He falls in love frequently and often acts on it (even though he is married)

Protector of Marriage and HERA (Roman Name: Juno) Zeus’ Wife and Sister Protector of Marriage and Married Women Very Jealous of Zeus’ Numerous Lovers

HADES (Roman Name: Pluto) Lord of the Underworld Ruler of the Dead

Ruler of the Seas and Oceans POSEIDON (Roman Name: Neptune) Ruler of the Seas and Oceans

DEMETER (Roman Name: Ceres) Goddess of Corn and Agriculture Her Moods Affect the Seasons

Goddess of Love and Beauty APHRODITE (Roman Name: Venus) Goddess of Love and Beauty Wife of Hephaestus

HESTIA (Roman Name: Vesta) Goddess of the Home

ALL ZEUS’ CHILDREN

None of the Other Gods Like Him Much ARES (Roman Name: Mars) God of War None of the Other Gods Like Him Much

Battle Maiden and Goddess of Wisdom ATHENA (Roman Name: Minerva) Battle Maiden and Goddess of Wisdom While Adopted by Hera, She is the Daughter of Zeus Only (Sprang from his Head)

God of Fire and the Forge HEPHAESTUS (Roman Name: Vulcan) God of Fire and the Forge He is the Only Ugly God Husband of Aphrodite

HEBE (Roman Name: None) Cupbearer of the Gods

Twin Brother of Artemis APOLLO (Roman Name: Apollo) Twin Brother of Artemis God of Music and Poetry God of Light and Truth No False Words (Never Told a Lie) His Oracle at Delphi was the Most Popular

ARTEMIS (Roman Name: Diana) Twin Sister of Apollo Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt Lady of the Wild Things

(Roman Name: Proserpine) PERSEPHONE (Roman Name: Proserpine) Goddess of Spring She was Kidnapped by Hades Later Made the Queen of the Underworld Spends Half the Year in Hades, Half on Earth

HERMES (Roman Name: Mercury) Messenger of the Gods Has Wings on Sandals and Cap Appears the Most Often of All the Gods

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Prometheus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPPo8v7A5HQ

Pandora’s Box Pandora’s Box Cartoon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGTTAfwHugY